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The Reeker is supposed to be a horror film. It is a simple, low budget film about five college age people that are traveling together to another state. I saw this movie on cable was just so happened to come across it. I am glad I watched it. The typical scare was used of being stranded in a deserted place. The young adults end up running out of gas after kicking out one of the passengers since they were becoming annoying to the driver. They stop at a gas station and diner to only find out that everyone has disappeared and they can’t seem to get any reception from their cellphones or payphones. Nothing came out clear on the radio either. Eventually death comes along and begins killing one by one off leaving two behind. One mysterious man continues to appear and disappear throughout.

The end of the film explained why everyone had disappeared and why they couldn’t get any help. It also explained where the idea of death came from as well as the mysterious man. This plot should have given M Night Shamylan something to look at when considering the ending to his last film “The Happening.”

For a good scare and for good fun watch “The Reeker”. You will be entertained and love the ending. Don’t expect any real blood and guts in this film. There are a few gross scenes but nothing horrific as some may anticipate.